The Relationship Between Perceived SocialIsolation and Spiritual Well-Being AmongOlder Adults: A Correlational Study

Author(s)	Ms. Deepika Ayyappan, Manoj.R, Divyadevi.M
Country	India
Abstract	The present study examined the relationship between perceived social isolation and spiritual well-being among older adults. A sample of 100 participants was selected for the study. Standardized tools including the Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS) and UCLA Perceived Social Isolation Scale were administered. Descriptive statistics revealed that participants reported a mean spiritual well-being score of 68.87 (SD = 8.153) and a mean perceived social isolation score of 49.15 (SD = 5.480). Pearson’s correlation analysis indicated a negative correlation (r = -0.130) between the variables; however, the relationship was not statistically significant (p = 0.197). The null hypothesis was accepted, suggesting no significant relationship between perceived social isolation and spiritual well-being among older adults. The findings highlight the complexity of psychological and spiritual dimensions in aging and suggest the influence of mediating factors such as coping style, cultural values, and personal beliefs.
Keywords	Perceived social isolation, Spiritual well-being, older adults, Correlational study
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-23
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.72112

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